v2.0 (3.0.2.0) (EN/F)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
user manual guide de l’utilisateur
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EN/F
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time. Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
•ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
•Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Use only chargers that came with your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
•Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do
not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.
•Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.
•Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.
•Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.
•The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
•Caution marking is located at bottom of apparatus.
•To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.
•AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper,
•No naked flame sources such as lighted candled should be placed on the apparatus.
•Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
•The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
Important battery information
Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this product in a closed automobile
or the trunk of an automobile where temperatures may exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery damage, fire, or explosion. Please remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your automobile, and do not leave your product in any location where temperatures may exceed 50°C.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
For your records
In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number: Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase: Serial No.:
Technical information
Product: Portable audio system for iPhone and iPod
Brand: Acoustic Research
Model: ARS2i
Electrical power information
AC/DC Adaptor:
Input:
Output: 20 V/2.25 A
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
FCC Information
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
FCC Information
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
•Connect the supplied power adapter to the unit’s DC jack, and connect to a convenient wall outlet.
•Slide the POWER switch at the back of the unit to ON. The clock is then flashing. Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to set the clock time.
The POWER switch is located at the back of the unit. Switch it to the ON position before operating the unit.
Power failure indicator
If the the
period of time, the time settings will change. After AC power is reconnected, the clock setting icon 
and the time flash to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time settings.
The
Before using the Remote Control
There is an isolated sheet installed in the battery compartment of the remote control. Remove the sheet before using the remote control.
Replacing the battery of the Remote Control
1.Slide out the battery compartment.
2.Insert one battery (CR2025) making sure the polarity
3.Slide in the battery compartment.
Battery Level
Battery icon
•Different battery icon reflects different battery levels:
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means full battery level.
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means the battery level is low, charge the battery soon.
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flashing means the battery level is very low, charge the battery immediately or the Radio, iPod and AUX mode can only be continued for two mintues before entering standby mode.
•When the unit is disconnected from the AC power and operates by the
battery, the battery icon 
will be lighted to indicate the unit is operating on battery.
•When the unit is reconnected to the AC power, the battery icon 
will not be displayed to indicate the unit is operating on AC power.
General controls
Charging the battery | Front view |
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Universal dock for iPod/iPhone |
OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode |
The button will not |
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
1. Plug in for power
2. Slide the POWER 
switch to ON
Low Battery Level
When the
the battery icon 
will be flashing as an indication. At the same time, the text “Lo” and “bAt” will be flashing alternatively. Radio, iPod and AUX mode cannot be accessed.
When the battery level drops even lower, the display will be turned off and the unit will be powered off.
/ | – Adjust volume | function when you are | |
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universal dock for iPod/iPhone. This | opening the universal dock for iPod/ | ||
button will not open or close the | iPhone accidentally. | ||
universal dock whenever an iPod or |
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General controls
Back view
POWER – Switch on/off the power
DC IN – Connect to the power adapter
AUX IN – Auxiliary input jack
AM loop antenna socket –
Connect to the AM loop antenna
FM antenna socket – Connect to
the FM antenna
Universal dock for iPod/iPhone
AM loop FM antenna
Remote Control
Sound source selection
iPod | RADIO | AUX |
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REPEATSHUFFLE
+ STORE 
TUNE +
VOL
RECALL TUNE -
OFF SLEEP MUTE
Top view
BRIGHTNESS – Adjust display brightness
CLK SET – Enter setting mode for setting clock time
REV or FWD – Search radio frequencies; skip or search music file in iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time
STORE – Save radio stations as presets
RECALL – Recall preset radio stations
REPEAT – Select repeat playback mode for iPod/iPhone
SHUFFLE – Select random playback mode for iPod/iPhone
VOL
STORE – Save radio stations as presets
RECALL – Recall preset radio stations
TUNE + / TUNE - (REV or FWD) – Search radio frequencies; skip or search music file in iPod/iPhone; adjust clock time
OFF – Switch the unit to standby mode
SLEEP – Refer to “Sleep function”
MUTE – Mute the sound
Clock
Setting clock time
1.Press CLK SET on the top of
the unit. The clock setting icon 
flashes and the clock time is displayed.
2.Press REV or FWD on the top of the
unit to set the clock time. The time decrements or increments follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the button.
•AM or PM icon also lights beside the time.
3.To save and exit the clock setting, wait for about 5 seconds or press CLK SET to save the time.
Radio
Listening to the radio
To turn on or off radio:
1.Press RADIO on the front of the unit to turn on the radio.
•The radio mode icon (
) lights on the display.
2.Press OFF to turn off the radio, or press AUX or iPod to select another sound mode.
To select radio band:
•In radio mode, press RADIO to select the radio band (AM/FM).
•The selected radio band icon lights on the display.
To tune frequency:
•Press REV or FWD. The selected frequency shows on the display.
•Press and hold to automatically search for the next available station.
Antenna
Built-in AFC
The
When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that the station you are tuning can be
AM Antenna
For AM reception, connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the radio. Stretch out the antenna cord to its fullest length and rotate the antenna for better reception.
Station presets
To store a station as preset:
1.Tune to a radio station.
2.Press STORE.
•An available preset location
(e.g. 
) shows on the display.
3.Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset location (01 - 20).
4.Press STORE.
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shows on the display as confirmation.
•You can save up to 20 preset stations.
To recall a preset station:
1. In radio mode, press RECALL.
•The existing preset station number shows on the display.
2.Press REV or FWD (or RECALL) to select a desired preset station.
iPod/iPhone
Listening to iPod/iPhone
To connect iPod/iPhone:
1.Press
to open the universal dock for iPod/iPhone on the front of the unit.
2.Place the appropriate adapter provided with your iPod/iPhone and then place your iPod/iPhone on the universal dock for iPod/iPhone.
To select iPod mode:
•Press iPod on the front of the unit to select the iPod mode.
•The iPod mode icon (
) and the word “iPod” light on the display.
•Playback from the iPod/iPhone starts automatically.
•If no iPod/iPhone is connected in the iPod mode, the unit will exit the iPod mode and turn off automatically.
iPod/iPhone
Sleep function
Auxiliary source | Display brightness | Troubleshooting |
Warranty information
Made for:
• iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB
•iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB
•iPod touch 3rd generation 32GB, 64GB
•iPod touch 2nd generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
•iPod touch 1st generation 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
•iPod nano 5th generation 8GB or 16GB
•iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8GB, 16GB
•iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4GB, 8GB
•iPod classic 80GB, 120GB, 160GB
•iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
•iPod nano 1GB, 2GB or 4GB
•iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB
•iPod mini 4GB, 6GB
•iPod 4th generation 20GB, 40GB
•iPod 4th generation (color display) 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB
iPod/iPhone charging is not available when operating by batteries.
To control the playback:
1.During playback, press iPod to pause the playback and press again to resume.
2.Press REV or FWD to skip to the
previous or next file.
•Press and hold REV or FWD to search backward or forward.
3.Press SHUFFLE to play the files in random order in the iPod/iPhone. Press again to cancel the function (shows on the iPod/iPhone display).
4.Press REPEAT to select a repeat playback mode (repeat 1 or repeat all). Press REPEAT until no repeat mode is selected (shows on the iPod/iPhone display) to cancel the repeat playback.
To charge the iPod/iPhone:
•You may charge the battery of your iPod/iPhone through the universal dock for iPod/iPhone while the unit is turned off (standby mode) or in the AUX, Radio (FM band only) or iPod mode. Charging control should be operated on the iPod/iPhone. It is not necessary to charge in iPod mode, unless you are listening to the iPod/iPhone.
In the sleep mode, the radio, iPod or AUX mode can be set to operate for a certain period of time before turning off automatically.
To set the sleep time:
1. | Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle | |
| among the sleep time available | |
| (90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and | |
| OFF. 90min is the default setting). | |
• | The icon | flashes while selecting. |
2.When the desired sleep time is selected, release SLEEP and wait for about 5 seconds, the sleep time is
now set.
• The icon
lights on the display.
To listen to different sources:
•In standby mode, press SLEEP to turn on the sleep mode and your last selected source will be started to play.
•To listen to other sources, press the source buttons as usual.
To change or check the remaining time in sleep mode:
•Press SLEEP once to check the remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select another sleep time.
To cancel the sleep mode:
•If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press OFF or press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF”.
To select auxiliary mode:
1.Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3 player) to the AUX input jack at the back of the unit with an audio cable (not supplied).
2.Press AUX to turn on the unit or to switch to listen to AUX from other modes and the word “AUX” is displayed on the display.
•Adjust the auxiliary player to mid- range volume and adjust the master volume on the unit. Do not turn the volume of the auxiliary player too high as this may affect the sound quality. For other playback operations, control them on your auxiliary player.
Press BRIGHTNESS repeatedly to adjust the brightness level among bright, dim and off.
When the unit is
•reconnected to the AC power,
•disconnected from the AC power and operates by the
the display backlight will be readjusted. You can press BRIGHTNESS to adjust the brightness level again.
Display readout: 
If you have the unit on, and 
an input is selected, but the volume is turned to 0, the display will show dn00 as a reminder. To prevent this, simply press the volume up. e.g. UP10.
Battery error
During battery charging, “bAt 1” is displayed.
•The temperature of the battery exceeds the allowable charging range. Move the unit to a location where the temperature falls between this range.
During battery charging, “bAt 2” is displayed.
•The battery is damaged and cannot be charged anymore. Refer to “Warranty information” section for details of obtaining repair.
Limited warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to Acoustic Research Audio/ Video Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware, to loss of media, files, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
Warranty information
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
How to make a warranty claim:
•If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product. If applicable, before shipping a product, make
a back up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA,
OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product
will be returned with factory default settings, and without any
•Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Audiovox Electronics Corp. Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not
covered by the warranty.
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What we will do:
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road, Unit#3, Door 16, Mississuaga, Ontario L5T 3A5
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice.
Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find the best accessories for your products.
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